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Part 2 of 2 “Two Communities Respond to Stalking”
Uploaded on Oct 17, 2008
This video features two jurisdictions that successfully use multidisciplinary, collaborative responses to stalking:
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More information for Stalking Awareness Month
Part 1 of 2 “Two Communities Respond to Stalking”
Uploaded on Oct 27, 2008
This video features two jurisdictions that successfully use multidisciplinary, collaborative responses to stalking:
*The New York Anti-Stalking Task Force, a completely volunteer initiative that provides a unique forum for a wide range of professionals from a six-county area to consult on individual stalking cases, and
*The Family Violence Center, a one-stop unit of the San Jose Police Department that stresses a victim-centric approach to policing and houses law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services under one roof.
Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton stresses the importance of developing partnerships to address the problem of stalking.
The full training video with a companion discussion guide are available for purchase from the National Center for Victims of Crime at
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc
For more resources on Stalking victimizationhttp://www.ncvc.org/SRC
SAFETY TIP I JUST SAW FROM A FRIEND ON FACEBOOK
this is a great idea. please pass this on…. share share share
Put your car keys beside your bed at night.Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr’s office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.
This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It’s a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage.
If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won’t stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won’t want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime.
P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can’t reach a phone. My Mom has suggested to my Dad that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn’t hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she’ll know there’s a problem.
Jennifer Shaffer is helping Morgan
Psychic Jennifer Shaffer will appear on Ricki Lake on Wednesday, January 9th 2012
World renowned psychic Jennifer Shaffer will be making an appearance on Ricki Lake’s show “Psychics Go Beyond”. This will air on Wednesday, January 9th.
As most of you are already aware, Jennifer has helped tremendously with the Morgan Ingram case being one of the first psychics, if not the first psychic to help. She has confirmed what we all believe happened to Morgan and she is not the only psychic to confirm this. In fact, she is featured in the latest interview that Sarah Afshar did with Toni Ingram. (Which you can read by clicking here)One thing is certain, we are looking forward to seeing her on Ricki Lake this Wednesday.
Click the video to watch the preview to the show. If you cannot see it, simply click here to watch it.Visit the beautiful Jennifer M. Shaffer’s website by clicking here today.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
Visit www.stalkingawarenessmonth.org for more info.
Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear.
What are you doing to recognize National Stalking Awareness Month?
Stalking is a crime that is pervasive, dangerous, and potentially lethal.
6.6 million people are stalked each year in the United States.
What would you say to a friend who told you they were being stalked?
It’s not a joke. It’s not romantic. It’s not ok. Stop stalking. It’s a crime.
Although women are more likely to be stalked than men, anyone can be a victim of stalking.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 13 men will be victims of stalking in their lifetime.
Stalking is a crime. Do you know what your state stalking law says?
Would you report it if you were being stalked? Most victims don’t.
Stalking is often treated as a joke or “not that big of a deal.” Why do you think that is?
What services are available for stalking victims in your community?
Intimate partner stalking is the most common type of stalking and the most dangerous.
Try this: Google “track girlfriend” and see how many sites tell someone how to stalk.
Phones, computers, GPS, and cameras are some of the common forms of technology used by stalkers.
What messages about stalking are in the media? Tweet us what you see.
Rates of stalking among college students are higher than the general public.
How young can stalking behavior start? Do you see stalking behaviors among high school students? Middle school students? Younger?
Most stalking victims know their stalker.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stalkers often reoffend; recidivism rates are as high as 60%.
Behaviors that may seem benign to you or me may be terrorizing to a stalking victim.
Stalking can affect a victim’s emotional, physical, and economic well-being.
Most alarmingly, stalking also can be lethal.
Stalkers often access information about victims that is available online. Do you know what information about you is online?
Victims of stalking are encouraged to keep a log of all stalking behaviors including emails, texts & phone messages.
It is important to consider how victims may be harmed by stalkers’ use of technology.
The majority of stalking victims report losing time from work as well as income because of the stalking.
Stalking: Know it. Name it. Stop it.
How will you continue your efforts to raise awareness about stalking throughout the year?